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Who Owns AI-Created Stories? Hollywood Grapples With a Shifting IP Landscape
As AI tools generate more scripts, characters, and visuals, the entertainment industry faces mounting pressure to redefine ownership and protect creators in an increasingly synthetic storytelling era.

Oscars Tweak Voting Rules and Take a Clearer Stance on AI
The Academy tightens voting eligibility with new viewing requirements and opens the door to AI-assisted films—so long as human creativity remains at the heart of the work.

'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Withholds Scripts Amid AI Concerns
Tony Gilroy, creator of the acclaimed series 'Andor,' has chosen not to publish the show's scripts, citing fears that artificial intelligence systems could exploit his work without permission, reflecting a growing unease among creators about AI's impact on intellectual property rights.

AI Won't Cut Production Costs
AI may streamline filmmaking processes, but industry leaders argue that it will not reduce costs or eliminate jobs in Hollywood production.
U.S. Major Publishers in Complex Licensing Talks with OpenAI
Several U.S. news publishers are in negotiations with OpenAI over licensing content for AI training, while the price and terms remain the issue.
Axel Springer Partners with OpenAI
German multinational media company and publisher, Axel Springer, announced partnership with OpenAI, allowing AI training on its content and exploring AI-powered journalism.
More Authors Join Class Action Lawsuit against OpenAI
More celebrated authors, including John Grisham and George R.R. Martin, joined the Authors Guild in a lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright infringement.
Writers sue Meta and OpenAI for Infringement, Questioning the Legality of AI Training Data
Renowned writers filed lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI for infringement, and the result could set a legal standard for AI training data, or even the destruction of relevant AI systems trained on copyrighted content.
Why is the WGA striking over AI?
As AI's capabilities have expanded, so too have concerns about job security for human writers. With the potential for AI to automate scriptwriting and other forms of writing, fears are mounting that human writers might become redundant.